| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Animal Boarding
- Animal Daycare
- Animal Flea Control
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Microchipping
- Bird Vet
- Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Exotic Animal Vet
- Small Animal Vet
- Spaying/Neutering
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary House Calls
- Veterinary Surgery
- Veterinary Vaccinations
Description
Compassion for the animal comes first and the relief of stress and distress from disease or simple “fear” of the visit to the vet is our first goal. We then address the issues that bring you to us. Be it the annual examination and vaccinations, or illness or injury, you will be given the best evaluation and assessment that it possible and then we, together, decide what course of action to take next. Your input is the most important information we can ues to help you make the important decisions. So, just as we will not hesitate to be honest with you, you must be honest with us. Both you and your pet will benefit from that relationship and we will be able to provide you with the best of care for your pet.
Compassion for the animal comes first and the relief of stress and distress from disease or simple “fear” of the visit to the vet is our first goal. We then address the issues that bring you to us. Be it the annual examination and vaccinations, or illness or injury, you will be given the best evaluation and assessment that it possible and then we, together, decide what course of action to take next. Your input is the most important information we can ues to help you make the important decisions. So, just as we will not hesitate to be honest with you, you must be honest with us. Both you and your pet will benefit from that relationship and we will be able to provide you with the best of care for your pet.
Photos
Buttons
Ashley, our groomer
Dr. Carpenter
Our staff
Jodi
Spooky
Doctors
Dr. Richard Carpenter- Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Carpenter is a 1974 graduate of Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in Iowa until 1986 and then relocated to Virginia where he was an Assistant Professor for the University of Virginia Medical School.
In 1997, he established his first practice in Ft. Myers. He is a member and officer for the Caloose Veterinary Society of Lee County, Board member of the Animal Rescue Center, a no-kill shelter, and a member of AVMA and FVMA. Dr. Carpenter is also on the FVMA Executive Board as the District 7 Representative.
Dr. Terrance Osborn- Veterinarian
Dr. Osborn received his BS and MS degrees in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Missouri in 1967. He earned his DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 1972 after which he completed a 2 year internship in a small animal practice in Chicago.
In 1975, he opened and managed a 3 doctor practice in Chicago until he retired in 2008. Retiring to the Ft. Myers area, he is married and has 2 grown children who also live in the Ft. Myers area.
Dr. Osborn enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing and other outdoor activities.
Buttons Carpenter- Hospital Administrator
Buttons, wife of Dr. Carpenter, has worked directly with Dr. Carpenter since 1988.
She and Dr. Carpenter opened their first practice in Ft. Myers in 1997.
She is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the FVMA. She was voted Team Member of the Year by the FL Veterinary Association in 2008.
Ashley Brincku- Pet Groomer
Ashley has been with our clinic since May 2009 and is currently building an excellent reputation as a superb groomer. She enjoys working with all animals both large and small.
She is the owner of cats, dogs, and horses.
Wesley Ramsey- Kennel Master
Wesley has been a member of clinics associated with the Carpenters since 1997.
Wesley is well-known for his compassion and ability to handle “uncooperative” pets.
Denise- Technician
Denise's interest in animals began at a very early age. She began training as a technician with Dr. and Mrs. Carpenter in 1998 in Fort Myers. She relocated to Central Florida to attend The School of Animal Sciences before returning to work at Animal Clinic at Kelly Crossing. Denise enjoys a variety of sports,music, reading,photography, playing chess, and making every day special with her family. She is also known to rescue and foster animals of all kinds.
Dr. Marci Simpson-Veterinarian
Dr. Marci Simpson received two BS degrees, one in Zoology and one in Animal Science from Washington State University. She earned her DVM degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Her clinical year was at the University of Missouri, followed by an externship at the Toledo Zoo. Dr. Marci and her husband Blake relocated to Fort Myers in 2012 with their cat Kabuki.
Dr. Marci enjoys sewing, gardening, baking, bird watching, boating, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Mindy Vincent-Receptionist
Mindy fell in love with animals at an early age. She grew up on a farm in Colorado with dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, cows and horses. She was involved with 4-H and would show her animals at the county fair every year. Mindy relocated to Florida and lives in Cape Coral with her family. Her one year old son keeps her motivated and adds so much joy to her life, as well as ambition. She enjoys DIY projects as well as arts and crafts and is wild about extreme couponing. Mindy is also fluent in sign language, loves Marilyn Monroe and watching silent movies.
